Summer Institute Speakers 2019
![]() ![]() Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz Keynote Speaker | ![]() ![]() Dr. Stephanie Wood-Garnett President of ISA |
Workshop Presenters – Check back regularly for updates!
Leadership and Content Area Workshops





Leadership Session for Principals and Assistant Principals
Janet Price, ISA Senior Director of Programs
Nigel Pugh, ISA Leadership Coach
Janet Price, ISA Senior Director of Programs
Nigel Pugh, ISA Leadership Coach


Mathematics: Relationships & Learning – the Essence of Mathematics and Teaching: Unpacking Relational Teaching Strategies from a (Re)imagining of Black Boyhood Framework
Dr. Joseph Nelson Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor in the department of Education Policy and Social Analysis (EPSA) at Teachers College
Dr. Joseph Nelson Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor in the department of Education Policy and Social Analysis (EPSA) at Teachers College




How we can we use Science to Promote the Human Spirit and Change?
Mariam Naraine-Zebrowski, ISA Science Coach
Dr. Janet Gerard, Science Teacher at Bronx Lab High School
Mariam Naraine-Zebrowski, ISA Science Coach
Dr. Janet Gerard, Science Teacher at Bronx Lab High School




Social Studies: Using Everyday Technological Strategies in the Classroom
Terry Born, ISA Social Studies Coach
Adrian Nocum, Social Studies Teacher at Innovation High School
Terry Born, ISA Social Studies Coach
Adrian Nocum, Social Studies Teacher at Innovation High School


Special Education: Writing our Stories to Refresh, Reconnect and Instruct for Special Education Students
Dale Worsley
Education Consultant
Dale Worsley
Education Consultant
Deep-Dive Workshops
We are the Change! How to Make Innovation (Really, Actually) Happen in Your School
Jennifer Gunn
Teacher at Hudson High School of Learning Technologies
Jennifer Gunn
Teacher at Hudson High School of Learning Technologies
Working Towards What Could be While Grappling With What is: Social Justice Standards in Action
Dr. Ebony Green, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Programs for Equity and Access
Dr. Ebony Green, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Programs for Equity and Access





SEADing the Spirit: ISA’s Approach to Social Emotional Academic Development, Including Tools and Resources
Janet Price, ISA Senior Director of Programs
Jacqueline Ancess, Co-Director of the National Cneter for Restructuring Education, Schools, & Teaching (NCREST)
Janet Price, ISA Senior Director of Programs
Jacqueline Ancess, Co-Director of the National Cneter for Restructuring Education, Schools, & Teaching (NCREST)
Strengthening Communication at Schools
Alison Cohen
ISA Content and Leadership Coach
Alison Cohen
ISA Content and Leadership Coach